51ĀŅĀ×

Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Stories

President Lori Stewart Gonzalez and Kevin Cordi are shown with the award Kevin Cordi received at the Faculty Awards and Recognition event

51ĀŅĀ× Regional Higher Education faculty honored for outstanding achievements

51ĀŅĀ× recently honored three faculty members from its regional higher education campuses for their exceptional contributions to teaching, scholarly activity and service.

Dr. Jody Lamb, portrait

Jody Lamb named interim dean of College of Fine Arts

51ĀŅĀ× has named Dr. Jody Lamb as the interim dean of the College of Fine Arts, effective June 17, 2024.

Athena Cinema rooftop movies

Beat the heat with numerous events hosted by the Athena Cinema this summer

The Athena Cinema has released its summer schedule full of unique events and new opportunities for the whole family to enjoy starting on Thursday, June 6.

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The Art of Space: Exploring the impact of interior design on environments

Learn how interior design has evolved to create functional, comfortable spaces through strategic arrangement, light utilization, and color psychology, empowered by materials, sustainable practices, and technological advances.

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

OHIO announces spring semester 2024 student academic achievement lists

51ĀŅĀ× is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 9,500 students who qualified for the Presidentā€™s, Provostā€™s or Deanā€™s Lists, across all of OHIOā€™s campuses, for spring semester 2024.

Matthew Shaftel

College of Fine Arts Dean Matthew Shaftel to serve as 11th President of Russell Sage College

Matthew Shaftel, Dean of the College of Fine Arts, has announced his plans to leave 51ĀŅĀ× at the end of June.

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51ĀŅĀ× faculty recognized for awards, achievements

51ĀŅĀ× honored faculty award winners for the 2023-24 academic year during the Faculty Awards and Recognition Ceremony held May 1 in Walter Hall.

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Performing Arts

Playing to a sold-out crowd: OHIO students, musicians share the stage with the Indigo Girls

Not many can say they've performed with Grammy Award-winning musicians, however, several OHIO students and faculty can add that accomplishment to their resumes after their March performance with the Indigo Girls. This concert was just one of many that have allowed for students to gain experience working alongside professional artists.

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Dr. Sarah Wyatt and John Sabraw named 51ĀŅĀ×ā€™s Distinguished Professors

The Distinguished Professor Award is the highest distinction for OHIO faculty members and was presented to Wyatt and Sabraw in recognition of their outstanding scholarly and creative accomplishments.

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Research Division announces awardees for the 2023-24 OURC/Baker Fund spring cycle

The OURC/Baker Fund program provides support for research, scholarship and creative activity at 51ĀŅĀ×.

Emily Barbee is shown outside doing research

OHIO students honored with Student Enhancement Awards

The 51ĀŅĀ× Student Enhancement Awards (SEA) program provided 30 students with a total of $143,490 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

Interior Architecture students 2024

Interior Architecture students focus on building up communities in Research Expo projects

Four interior architecture students received awards at the recent Student Expo of Student Research and Creative Activity for their work creating projects that uplift members of the community.

Piano techs

School of Music student piano techs collaborate to bring Athens County Public Libraries baby grand piano back to life

OHIO Piano Technician Chris Purdy's students had a unique opportunity to rebuild a piano that challenged their skills, benefited the community and will support a local concert series.

The Athena marquee displaying "51st Annual Athens International Film & Video Festival."

OHIO students, alumni and global creators screen world-class selections at 51st Athens International Film + Video Festival

The Athens International Film + Video Festival recently returned and provided 51ĀŅĀ× students and community members with a large selection of diverse and global films.

A group of 51ĀŅĀ× Dance Team members perform on stage

Dance team brings home awards from nationals

The 51ĀŅĀ× Dance Team won second place in the Pom Division and ninth place in the Jazz Division in the Union College Classic National Competition.

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